#VU73550 Input validation error in Windows Server and Windows


Published: 2023-03-14

Vulnerability identifier: #VU73550

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-24871

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Local network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Windows Server
Operating systems & Components / Operating system
Windows
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor: Microsoft

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input in Windows Bluetooth Service. A remote attacker on the local network can pass specially crafted input to the application and perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Windows Server: 2019 - 2022

Windows: 10 - 10 S, 11 - 11 22H2


External links
http://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2023-24871


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the local network (LAN).

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.


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